Broad Cove surf break

Broad Cove surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 08 Mar 2026 ADT
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Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
0.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 12 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 9th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 9th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 14th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min -1°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Thu morning, min -6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
1.4
SE
1.9
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.5
S
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
1.2
SSE
3
SSE
2.3
S
1.2
S
0.7
SW
0.3
SW
Period(s) (?)88888776767881094778710
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3193221271811998627283511430761432015090479385851725017
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
NE
20
E
20
SSE
25
SSW
30
SW
25
W
20
NW
15
SSW
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SW
25
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:38AM
1.55
1:12PM
1.33
1:21AM
1.47
2:02PM
1.24
2:10AM
1.41
3:04PM
1.18
3:11AM
1.36
4:15PM
1.17
4:19AM
1.36
5:23PM
1.20
5:24AM
1.40
6:19PM
1.28
6:20AM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:04AM
0.38
7:04PM
0.53
7:53AM
0.46
7:50PM
0.62
8:51AM
0.52
8:48PM
0.68
9:58AM
0.54
9:57PM
0.70
11:06AM
0.52
11:08PM
0.67
12:03PM
0.45
12:08AM
0.59
12:50PM
0.37
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-7:41--7:39--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:31-
Sunset--7:15--7:16--7:17--7:19--7:20--7:22--7:22
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------3-----------
Temp. °C6795111262-17994-20158413
Feels °C (?)133-1882-3-7-123-1-7-6-6-20-4-6-3
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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